An important component of the AAE’s advocacy for members and the specialty focuses on dental benefit plans. It is “quiet” advocacy because it happens through sustained relationship development with individual dentists who work as dental directors for dental benefit plans.

Most of you should have recently received a notice to renew your AAE membership for 2017-2018. It will probably not surprise you to know that I have already renewed mine for the coming year. But why should you renew your membership? Let me provide a little background before I discuss the value of AAE membership.

The AAE Headquarters staff plays a vital role in serving AAE members and keeping the Association running smoothly. We’re happy to announce a new hire and recent promotion. Please feel free to call on staff for assistance whenever you need it!

May saw some of the highest digital activity for AAE channels ever. Thanks to the new patient education video released during Root Canal Awareness Week, video views for the month jumped by more than 200 percent!

The Foundation for Endodontics ended its fundraising year on a high note, exceeding its annual goal. At the annual meeting of the American Association of Endodontists, held in New Orleans in April, the Foundation surpassed the targeted $1.4 million with a total of $1.48 million raised.

In February 2017, the Association launched AAE Connection, a members-only online community. This exclusive member benefit fosters professional relationships, opens new doors of opportunity and provides an innovative platform for the continued advancement of the specialty.